NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 17, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
AFC Roster Moves & Strategy Shifts
The Indianapolis Colts aggressively targeted defensive backfield help and positional versatility Tuesday, signing free agent cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt, who reunites with former colleague coordinator Gus Anarumo, immediately after securing Carson Towt, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward from the Notre Dame men's basketball team, as a tight end prospect. Contrastingly, the Houston Texans fortified their interior offensive line by agreeing to a two-year contract with veteran guard Wyatt Teller, solidifying a unit undergoing extensive reconstruction. Elsewhere in the league, the Philadelphia Eagles landed speedy receiver Hollywood Brown on a one-year deal reportedly worth up to $6.5 million, providing an immediate downfield threat to their receiving corps.
Broncos' 'All-In' Calculation & Quarterback Prep
The Denver Broncos' controversial strategy of retaining internal talent during the initial free agency period continues, as they remain the only team yet to sign an external free agent, adhering to their homegrown philosophy from the last two offseasons. This measured approach contrasts sharply with the massive swing the team reportedly took by trading their first-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins for receiver Jaylen Waddle, prompting debate over whether Denver is truly positioned as a Super Bowl contender following such a major acquisition. Meanwhile, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson focused on physical conditioning, engaging in boxing workouts as he prepares for the upcoming season after his 2023 campaign was limited to just 13 games due to a hamstring ailment.